LogiChain 2026: Can Poland Turn Its Location Into a Logistics Advantage?

Poland wants to strengthen its position in European logistics, and rail is part of that plan.

The topic will be discussed at LogiChain Expo 2026 near Warsaw on 22–24 September. On 23 September, the Poland-Asia Chamber of Commerce will hold the business forum "Gateway to Europe – Poland at the Heart of European Supply Chains", with transport, logistics and infrastructure among the main themes.

More Cargo Means More Pressure on Rail

Polish ports are handling more cargo. The Port of Gdańsk handled 41.7 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, 9% more than a year earlier. General cargo grew by 17%, while container traffic also increased. That growth also means more freight has to move inland.

The Polish Infrastructure Ministry has repeatedly pointed to the importance of better rail links between ports and the rest of the country. Poland is also trying to increase the role of rail in freight transport, where road still has a strong position.

New Intermodal Terminals Are Part of the Plan

Investment is already going into intermodal infrastructure. According to Polish Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, in June, the Polish government said 18 intermodal projects worth PLN 781.5 million (approx. EUR 180 million) in public support were being financed across the country. More than PLN 10 billion (EUR 2.3 billion) from the national recovery plan has also been allocated to railway modernisation.

One of the new terminals is in Małaszewicze Małe, close to the Belarusian border. The location is important because standard-gauge and broad-gauge railway lines meet there, allowing cargo to be transferred between different rail systems. Other projects are under way in places including Łódź, Sławków, Radom and Zbąszynek.

Rail Links to Ukraine

The PKP Group strategy for 2026–2030 includes more investment in terminals, door-to-door logistics and digital freight planning. PKP also sees a future role for the broad-gauge PKP LHS line in traffic linked to the reconstruction of Ukraine. A separate study is also looking at how to improve the Lublin–Dorohusk rail corridor towards Ukraine, including more capacity and shorter journey times. 

Clearly, the "Gateway to Europe" discussion at LogiChain comes at the right moment. As Poland already has the ports, border position and a growing network of intermodal terminals, the next part is making those pieces work together efficiently enough for rail to carry a larger share of the traffic moving between them.